WisDems: Celebrate anniversary of Respect for Marriage Act

MADISON, Wis. — On the first anniversary of President Biden signing Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Respect for Marriage Act, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “One year ago today, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law, codifying the right of

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village of Vesper Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Vesper is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the raw water main from Well Road to the treatment plant, constructing

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WisDems: Celebrate anniversary of Respect for Marriage Act

MADISON, Wis. — On the first anniversary of President Biden signing Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Respect for Marriage Act, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “One year ago today, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law, codifying the right of all Americans to marry the person they choose, regardless of

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: 200 USDA-funded projects create economic opportunity in underserved rural and Native American communities

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., Dec. 13, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced four projects to improve infrastructure, housing, and economic conditions for underserved rural and Native American communities.  “People everywhere, regardless of where they live, deserve access to quality housing, good schools

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A Better Wisconsin Together: On first anniversary of the Respect for Marriage Act, A Better Wisconsin Together applauds new legislation to protect marriage equality in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — A Better Wisconsin Together is applauding bills introduced this morning by state legislative Democrats that would protect marriage equality under the Wisconsin constitution. Notably, today also marks the one year anniversary of President Biden signing into law the Respect For Marriage Act, a bill championed by Wisconsin Sen.

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Gov. Evers: Announces nearly $42 million for HOME-American Rescue Plan program

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the rollout of the new federally funded and created HOME-American Rescue Plan program (HOME-ARP) that will support efforts to provide safe, affordable housing and supportive services for low-income and housing-insecure households.  “The need for affordable housing is one of the issues I hear most about as I travel across

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine offering five issues for $5 holiday sale

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine reminds the public that they’re offering special holiday pricing of five issues for $5 during the holiday season. This special pricing will be available for all subscribers, including renewals and gifts, through Jan. 2, 2024. A subscription is normally $8.97 for four issues. Subscribe now to start

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Congressional Republicans ignore working families and seniors to pursue out-of-touch agenda

MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement in response to reports that the House of Representatives will advance an impeachment inquiry resolution as early as today: “While Wisconsin families are looking for solutions that will protect access to health care, strengthen programs like Medicare and Social Security, and

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DPI: Regent Underly calls for delay in today’s Regents voteDPI:

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement calling for today’s UW Board of Regents vote to be rescheduled. As the UW System administration was informed months ago that she would be, Dr. Underly is currently out of the country with very inconsistent internet access and is unavailable at the scheduled

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